Whole Wheat & Oat Bran Bread

Servings: 20 Difficulty: Intermediate
A moist, hearty quick bread studded with dates and walnuts
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This Whole Wheat & Oat Bran Bread is a comforting, healthy twist on traditional quick breads. Combining the nutty flavor of whole wheat flour and oat bran with the richness of molasses and brown sugar, this loaf offers a dense, moist crumb that holds up well to slicing. The addition of chopped dates and walnuts provides natural sweetness and satisfying crunch in every bite. It&# 226;€™s an excellent choice for breakfast, a snack, or paired with cheese for a light lunch. Simple to mix and bake without yeast, this recipe is perfect for busy mornings or weekend baking projects. Store tightly wrapped to keep it fresh for days.

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Whole Wheat & Oat Bran Bread

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 20 Calories: 1755.6

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This Whole Wheat & Oat Bran Bread is a comforting, healthy twist on traditional quick breads. Combining the nutty flavor of whole wheat flour and oat bran with the richness of molasses and brown sugar, this loaf offers a dense, moist crumb that holds up well to slicing. The addition of chopped dates and walnuts provides natural sweetness and satisfying crunch in every bite. It&# 226;€™s an excellent choice for breakfast, a snack, or paired with cheese for a light lunch. Simple to mix and bake without yeast, this recipe is perfect for busy mornings or weekend baking projects. Store tightly wrapped to keep it fresh for days.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease five 6x3x2-inch mini-loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, buttermilk, brown sugar, and molasses until well blended.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, flour, oat bran flakes, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overbeat.
  5. Fold in the chopped dates and walnuts until evenly distributed.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mini-loaf pans.
  7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow loaves to cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 20


Amount Per Serving
Calories 1755.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 75.4g117%
Saturated Fat 9.9g50%
Cholesterol 94.5mg32%
Sodium 735.6mg31%
Total Carbohydrate 257.5g86%
Dietary Fiber 20.5g82%
Sugars 106.8g
Protein 35.3g71%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: bread, whole wheat, oat bran, dates, walnuts, molasses, brown sugar, quick bread, healthy baking, vegetarian, breakfast, snack, homemade, moist, hearty, mini loaves, cinnamon, buttermilk
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